For allergy sufferers this is one of the worst times of the year; being a truck driver with allergies is, at least, ten times worse. There is no hiding from your job or the pollen and other lovely allergens that are floating through the air. There is no cure for allergies, and truck drivers must [...]
Knowing the early warning signs of heart attack is critical for prompt recognition and treatment. Unlike the dramatic portrayal of heart attacks in the movies, many heart attacks start slowly. A person experiencing a heart attack may not even be sure of what is happening. A Heart Attack is Not Something to Take Lightly Thousands [...]
While the flu can seem similar to a common cold, the symptoms are usually more severe. Fever, body aches, extreme tiredness and a dry cough are more common with the flu than with a common cold. Also, the flu is more likely to lead to serious problems like pneumonia, bacterial infections and hospitalization. Getting the [...]
The causes of type 2 diabetes are complex and its development cannot be explained by any single risk factor. Advancing age, obesity, physical inactivity, certain ethnicities, and a family history of diabetes (or gestational diabetes in women) are all important risk factors. Diabetes has been called the silent killer. It can and does destroy the [...]
Eating the same meals all the time can bore your taste buds, but many driver's do just that. Truck driver's can enjoy a variety of tasty new meals that are easy to make in the truck, or ahead of time at home. This recipe is easily made in a slow cooker and can be eaten [...]
Len Dubois Trucking is a Winnipeg based trucking company dedicated to the health and well being of its fleet. Dealing with the flu or a cold is never easy; it’s even worse when you’re cooped up in the truck instead of at home in your comfy bed. As a truck driver you rarely have the [...]